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PHILADELPHIA -- Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy was exchanging text messages with lefty Shota Imanaga on Tuesday, checking in a day after the pitcher logged his first game action since being shelved with a left hamstring injury last month.

CHICAGO -- Kyle Tucker arrived at his locker in the Cubs’ clubhouse on Sunday evening with a fresh scrape near the top of his nose. It was the result of his hard slide into second base in the first inning -- a rough landing that included his helmet flying off

CHICAGO -- The Cubs’ bullpen has weathered a few early-season storms, including the loss of high-leverage righty Porter Hodge to an oblique injury earlier this month. On Saturday morning, Cubs manager Craig Counsell noted that Hodge is expected to be sidelined longer than originally hoped, as the pitcher works his

MIAMI -- The Cubs’ high-powered offense is getting back its customary leadoff hitter after the club activated left fielder Ian Happ from the 10-day injured list as part of a series of roster moves prior to Tuesday’s 14-1 win over the Marlins at loanDepot park. Chicago also placed right-handed reliever

CHICAGO -- Moises Ballesteros was playing video games on Monday night when Triple-A Iowa manager Marty Pevey gave him a call. The highly-touted catching prospect was informed that he was being promoted to the Cubs. Fittingly, Ballesteros was playing MLB The Show when he got the news. “My emotions,” Ballesteros

CHICAGO -- Shota Imanaga sent a message to fellow Cubs lefty Justin Steele on Tuesday morning. Given that Steele also dealt with a left hamstring injury last season, Imanaga wanted to reach out as he begins his own rehab program and comeback. Standing at his locker at Wrigley Field on

CHICAGO -- Given the way Shota Imanaga walked off the field in Milwaukee on Sunday, Cubs manager Craig Counsell felt a trip to the injured list was the likely outcome for the left-handed starter. That step officially arrived for Imanaga prior to Monday’s game against the Giants. Already down rotation

MILWAUKEE -- Shota Imanaga hustled off the mound and headed to first base in the sixth inning on Sunday, trying to record a much-needed out for the Cubs. A few moments later, the lefty walked off the field with an apparent leg injury, creating concern for a Chicago rotation that

PITTSBURGH -- It’s safe to say Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga has laid to rest any idea of a sophomore slump.

CHICAGO -- The Cubs had hoped Javier Assad was positioning himself to be an option for the rotation in the near future, but the right-hander has hit a setback in his comeback from a left oblique issue that initially flared during Spring Training.

CHICAGO -- Justin Steele posted a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Friday, offering a smile and a thumbs up after undergoing season-ending surgery on his left elbow. The Cubs’ pitcher also posted a note of gratitude for everyone who sent him messages of encouragement. “Truly means the

LOS ANGELES -- Justin Steele called Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy on Saturday to let him know that the pitcher was going to undergo season-ending surgery. Hottovy said their conversation centered around the positives -- Steele would have some answers, and his work ethic and skill should create a solid

LOS ANGELES -- The Cubs are currently in a kind of holding pattern when it comes to determining what comes next for left-hander Justin Steele. One of the key pieces to Chicago’s rotation, Steele is currently dealing with an elbow issue that has now flared up multiple times dating back

CHICAGO -- Cubs left-hander Justin Steele alerted manager Craig Counsell and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy that he was experiencing some elbow tightness during his outing against the Rangers on Monday night at Wrigley Field. Given the cold conditions, it was difficult to assess the exact nature of what the pitcher

MESA, Ariz. -- Still shaking off changing hemispheres after returning from the Tokyo Series on Thursday, most of the Cubs’ regulars got Friday off when the club returned to Cactus League play. But manager Craig Counsell wasn’t about to sit this one out. “I was too excited to see Nico

MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not travel to Japan for the season-opening Tokyo Series against the Dodgers, a move the Cubs believe is the best way to prepare him for the regular season. Hoerner underwent flexor tendon surgery in his right forearm on Oct. 11, and

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs have to map out their rotation plans for a pair of openers this season, adding an atypical layer to the Spring Training scheduling. On Monday it was revealed that right-hander Javier Assad -- considered a favorite for a spot on the starting staff -- is

DALLAS – The strong performance that Dansby Swanson turned in over the final few months of last season made his admission at the end of the campaign surprising for the Cubs’ front office. The veteran shortstop acknowledged that he had been playing through a sports hernia. The Cubs revealed on

CHICAGO – Nico Hoerner has developed into a steady performer and clubhouse leader for the Cubs over the course of the past few seasons. That is expected to remain the case next year, even as the second baseman’s offseason has already hit a snag. On Monday, the Cubs announced that

CHICAGO -- Standing at his locker on Tuesday afternoon, when the Cubs were still weighing whether to place Justin Steele on the injured list as the team clings to the fringe of the playoff race, the lefty did not hesitate when asked if he thought he would pitch again this

CHICAGO -- Cade Horton’s 2024 season is likely over. Horton (the Cubs’ No. 1 prospect, No. 17 overall, according to MLB Pipeline) suffered a setback in his rehab from a right lat strain, MLB.com confirmed. The expectation is he will get back to throwing, but given where the calendar is,

CHICAGO -- Adbert Alzolay entered this season hoping to build on his breakout showing last year as the Cubs closer. Injuries interfered with his performance and ability to stay on the field, and now he is at risk of missing the 2025 campaign. Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Alzolay

CHICAGO -- Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay, who is on the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain, is likely to undergo arm surgery, which would end his 2024 season. Alzolay is seeking second opinions to determine the exact details of what the procedure will entail, according to Cubs manager

CHICAGO -- The Cubs’ starting pitching depth is being put to the test by injuries. Jordan Wicks exited his start against the Cardinals on Friday with a right oblique strain, Cubs manager Craig Counsell said following Chicago’s 3-0 loss to St. Louis at Wrigley Field. The 24-year-old left-hander is expected